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From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
charki
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From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
figsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
and nothing more
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUMMIT OF TRINIDAD.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
pannikinnoun
a small pan or cup (usually of tin)
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
on the contrary
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
in the near future
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
SUMMITnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading THE SUMMIT OF TRINIDAD.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUMMIT OF TRINIDAD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We could see from the deck that there was considerable surf on the beach, and it was evident that we should not find the landing at the pier to be so easy a matter as it often is.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
TRINIDADnounUS /ˈtrɪnɪdæd/
an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela
From this reading THE SUMMIT OF TRINIDAD.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning--November 21--as soon as breakfast was over, the doctor and myself started for the shore.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading We dispensed with blankets, and, in addition to the somewhat scanty clothing we had on, we carried merely provisions for three days, consisting of some ship's biscuit, a few strips of Brazilian _charki_ or jerked beef--rather rank--some dried figs, a flask of rum, a tin bottle to hold water, one pannikin, tobacco, pipes, and matches.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In view of the rough climbing before us we did not burden ourselves with much baggage, but set forth in light marching order.
